Summary
ESBAAR is seeking a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Specialist based in Muscat, Oman. The role covers planning and conducting GPR surveys, processing and interpreting datasets, and preparing client-ready utility maps, reports and other deliverables. The specialist will also supervise field crews, communicate findings to clients, maintain equipment and support staff training. Applicants need at least 5 years of GPR experience, including utility locating, a relevant technical diploma and fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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- · Hands-on, end-to-end GPR competence: acquisition, processing,
interpretation and reporting. Able to select the right equipment and parameters
for site conditions (soil type, salinity, target depth), diagnose data quality
issues in the field, and explain and defend interpretations to clients. Some
understanding of surveying fundamentals (coordinate systems, GNSS/total-station
control) and working CAD/GIS skills.
- Job scoping
and planning: define the scope of work for GPR enquiries and support quote
preparation; design the acquisition plan (antenna/frequency selection, grid and
line spacing, survey control, site constraints); prepare method statements and
risk assessments.
- · Field
execution and supervision: perform GPR surveys for utility locating and
subsurface investigations on complex or high-value jobs; supervise and guide
field crews on routine acquisition; verify data quality on site before
demobilization.
- · Data
processing, interpretation and QC: process, interpret and QC all GPR datasets;
integrate GPR results with topographic survey data; maintain processing
standards, templates and QA/QC records.
- · Reporting
and deliverables: prepare accurate, client-ready deliverables (utility maps,
cross-sections, depth tables, interpretation reports, field sketches) in
CAD/GIS formats to PDO and other client specifications, on time.
- Client
communication: liaise with client site representatives on project set-up,
scheduling, site conditions and findings; explain results and limitations
clearly; build the relationships that support repeat business and service
expansion.
- Training
and development: develop SOPs and training material; train and mentor field
operators and the office processing technician towards independent acquisition
and processing.
- Equipment and HSE: perform routine care, calibration and maintenance of
GPR and associated field equipment; manage software licenses; advise on
equipment/software selection; follow all company and client HSE requirements
and use appropriate PPE.
Requirements
· Minimum 5 years of Ground Penetrating Radar experience covering both field acquisition and data processing/interpretation; 8+ years preferred.
· Experience in utility locating / subsurface utility mapping is essential; oil & gas plant, pipeline right-of-way or infrastructure project experience strongly preferred.
· Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Geophysics, Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent field experience will be considered.
· Proficiency with at least one industry-standard GPR processing/interpretation package (e.g., Geolitix, GPR-SLICE, ReflexW, RADAN, EKKO_Project or equivalent) and with common single-channel and multi-channel GPR systems.
· Able to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans and site layouts; competent with MS Word/Excel; AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS) experience preferred.
· Fluent English (written and spoken); Arabic is an advantage.
· Ability to drive and willingness to travel to remote field sites on an as-needed basis. Medically fit for outdoor field work in desert conditions, including extended standing/walking, lifting survey equipment and wearing required PPE.
Oil & gas HSE certifications (H2S, defensive driving) an advantage; must be willing to obtain.